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Is pain normal ckd 3?

Hi all. I have had a terrible night with pain on my left upper quadrant just on my bottom rib. It’s also in my back in the same place. Would this be related...

Hi all. I have had a terrible night with pain on my left upper quadrant just on ...

Winter1963

•4 years ago

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Facts on Kidney Disease

Link to article from National Kidney Foundation titled Your Kidneys: Do you Know These Facts?...

Link to article from National Kidney Foundation titled Your Kidneys: Do you Know...

orangecity41

NKF Ambassador•4 years ago

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New diagnosis at ckd 3a

Just been informed by my doc. that I am at stage 3a ckd. He said it was nothing to be concerned about as it is my age, 71 and that was the end of the...

Just been informed by my doc. that I am at stage 3a ckd. He said it was nothing ...

Patricia10

•4 years ago

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How long does it take to get ultrasound results?

I had my kidney ultrasound 4 weeks ago and I've heard nothing. The problem is that I'm not seeing anyone nor following any particular treatment plan. When I...

I had my kidney ultrasound 4 weeks ago and I've heard nothing. The problem is th...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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New and afraid

Hi I’m new here and I have CKD stage 3 due to having high blood pressure and diabetes also I’m very afraid and feeling pretty alone in my situation so I’m here...

Hi I’m new here and I have CKD stage 3 due to having high blood pressure and dia...

TayMinni80

•4 years ago

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Medication

I have CKD stage 3b. I am having problems of poor blood flow to my legs.My Dr. has given me Cilostazol 50mg 1tablet in morning and one in the evening and...

I have CKD stage 3b. I am having problems of poor blood flow to my legs.My Dr. h...

vinadhun2

•4 years ago

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New to dialysis

I have been on dialysis for a year .I am a diabetic. My dad was on dialysis and passed at 58 waiting on a kidney. I feel like ive been given a death sentence....

I have been on dialysis for a year .I am a diabetic. My dad was on dialysis and ...

NurseRed

•4 years ago

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Ckd3

I have ckd3 ,,I only have one kidney ,at a scan 7 years ago ,it was found I had a shrivelled kidney and one working at 60% ,the scan was nothing to do with...

I have ckd3 ,,I only have one kidney ,at a scan 7 years ago ,it was found I had ...

Snubby

•4 years ago

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New and looking for advice and friends that can relate!

New here with stage 4 kidney disease. How did you decide it was time to get dialysis? Thanks!

New here with stage 4 kidney disease. How did you decide it was time to get dia...

Epril

•4 years ago

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diet

Anyone been told protein isn't a concern? My dr. said she ran a study and the results were that limiting protein wasn't really helpful.

Anyone been told protein isn't a concern? My dr. said she ran a study and the re...

Epril

•4 years ago

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Is Diet and Exercise helpful?

Diagnosed with CKD for a couple of years now and one of the main factors I see often in managing or slowing the eGFR count is Diet & Exercise (losing weight),...

Diagnosed with CKD for a couple of years now and one of the main factors I see o...

SteveHs

•4 years ago

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Diagnosis and results from biopsy

I finally got the biopsy results and my nephrologist says my CKD is due to scarring on my kidneys that is due to high BP. The only time I have high BP is when...

I finally got the biopsy results and my nephrologist says my CKD is due to scarr...

horsie63

•4 years ago

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Perinephric hematoma

Anyone know anything about perinephric hematoma? That's what the kidney biopsy showed. I wonder if that could be the cause of my anemia.

Anyone know anything about perinephric hematoma? That's what the kidney biopsy ...

horsie63

•4 years ago

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What to say to doctor

Hiya! I take lithium for bipolar, have been in it 14 years now. It has an effect on your kidneys. My last two reading were 55 and 56. My nurse said nothing to...

Hiya! I take lithium for bipolar, have been in it 14 years now. It has an effect...

Ilovecohen

•4 years ago

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Amino Acid Supplements?

I've been diagnosed with CKD. Went from 172 lbs to 150. I was lifting 4-5 days/week until they closed the gym (thanks COVID-19) and was on 3 amino acid...

I've been diagnosed with CKD. Went from 172 lbs to 150. I was lifting 4-5 days...

TJB3

•4 years ago

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GFR up !

After being off the Kidney harming meds and being on my diet for a month, my GFR went from 39 to 52 . Stage 3A from 3B . I am glad I get to celebrate...

After being off the Kidney harming meds and being on my diet for a month, my GFR...

c0wboy61

•4 years ago

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Qualifying for FMLA or short-term disability

Brand new here. Hi! Is there a qualifying rule of thumb for FMLA or short-term disability given a GFR score? I'm a 48 yo male who broke the 60 barrier in...

Brand new here. Hi! Is there a qualifying rule of thumb for FMLA or short-term...

fwooply

•4 years ago

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Kidney failure

Hello, I was just told that my kidneys are functioning at about 20%. Multiple tests, no underlying cause. I’m meeting with a dietician to go over my diet....

Hello, I was just told that my kidneys are functioning at about 20%. Multiple te...

KCChiefs

•4 years ago

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Bovine Kidney

Does anyone know if this helps. The lady at the health food store has told me it will strengthin the kidneys.

Does anyone know if this helps. The lady at the health food store has told me it...

Inhuman2019

•4 years ago

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Hgh n trt for ckd

Hgh f Has anyone had the chance to be prescribed HGH for ckd. Ive read a couple studies and they were all possitive in prolonging life span. As well as...

Hgh f Has anyone had the chance to be prescribed HGH for ckd. Ive read a couple ...

Inhuman2019

•4 years ago

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Ckd and hives

hi, Im recently diagnosed as stage 5 ckd, high creatinine and protein in my urine but no other symptoms. Egfr is 11 currently. I recently started to get hives...

hi, Im recently diagnosed as stage 5 ckd, high creatinine and protein in my uri...

James26h

•4 years ago

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Question about Vitamin D and Parathyroid hormone and how it relates to ckd

Hello all, I am new to this community and posting my first question. Any reply to my post would be greatly appreciated. I have chronic kidney disease with an...

Hello all, I am new to this community and posting my first question. Any reply ...

ShyGuy01

•4 years ago

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Question about labs

I had an US and it showed my L kidney is smaller than R and has a cyst. My urine protein is 100 (range 5-24); creatinine is 1.9; I have anemia and my Vid D is...

I had an US and it showed my L kidney is smaller than R and has a cyst. My urin...

horsie63

•4 years ago

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Meds...

Looking for advice on Bayer aspirin. Is it safe to take once in a while. I know Advil is a no no and Tylenol is a better option but wasn't sure about simple...

Looking for advice on Bayer aspirin. Is it safe to take once in a while. I know ...

GeeMoney

•4 years ago

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Dietary Question

hi everyone!! my question is about diet. I have been eating about 16 oz of red meat per week sometimes maybe half that. During the week, i also eat talapia/cod...

hi everyone!! my question is about diet. I have been eating about 16 oz of red m...

apopnj01

•4 years ago

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I’m not so sure about this...

After having consistent blood tests for 12 months I have been diagnosed with CKD. In trying to educate myself about this disease I have come to question if I...

After having consistent blood tests for 12 months I have been diagnosed with CKD...

Winter1963

•4 years ago

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Happier kidneys!

I've just had a call from hospital with my latest blood results and my GFR. Is now 36.4!. Wow! Just a couple of months ago it was 25. All the other results...

I've just had a call from hospital with my latest blood results and my GFR. Is n...

Love101cats

•4 years ago

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Vasculitis sufferer with acute renal failure needs info

Sudden auto immune disease vasculitis sufferer that caused acute renal failure would like to find someone else who has the same problem to compare notes.

Sudden auto immune disease vasculitis sufferer that caused acute renal failure w...

Norfickgal

•4 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

All posts for October 2020

Is pain normal ckd 3?

Facts on Kidney Disease

New diagnosis at ckd 3a

How long does it take to get ultrasound results?

New and afraid

Medication

New to dialysis

Ckd3

New and looking for advice and friends that can relate!

diet

Is Diet and Exercise helpful?

Diagnosis and results from biopsy

Perinephric hematoma

What to say to doctor

Amino Acid Supplements?

GFR up !

Qualifying for FMLA or short-term disability

Kidney failure

Bovine Kidney

Hgh n trt for ckd

Ckd and hives

Question about Vitamin D and Parathyroid hormone and how it relates to ckd

Question about labs

Meds...

Dietary Question

I’m not so sure about this...

Happier kidneys!

Vasculitis sufferer with acute renal failure needs info

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